[TowerTalk] grounding

[kd4e]

 > Randy wrote:
> If I interpret what you are saying correctly, you're going 
> to need a seriously large neutral conductor between the 
> shack and the mains panel... if a strike occurs to the 
> antenna, and it's looking for "Earth".... 

The keys are:

1.  Massive common ground
2.  Keep it simple, no complex pathways
3.  No exceptions to the common ground

Doesn't make you 100% immune but raises the likelihood
of lessened damage from lightning.

Keep in mind that most damage is from indirect vs direct
strikes but if you suffer a direct strike the energy is
so great that it will surge into all available paths --
so do not provide ready alternatives.

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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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